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Markel Specialty horse farm and ranch coverage is the property and liability insurance you’ve been looking for. Many standard insurers don’t fully understand the ins-and-outs of the horse business. That’s why your current policy may be insufficient...

As I sit here this evening watching the lightning and listening to the thunder of another one of our Florida storms it got me thinking about Specified Perils Insurance. I have had 2 friends, and a friend of a friend lose 3 horses and a breeding bull...

For anyone that lives in the Eastern, South Central or Southern part of the Country the months of June through October have significant meaning to them; Hurricane season. An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected, according to...

Markel Specialty is taking this pandemic very seriously, and our top priority remains taking appropriate measures to ensure the health and safety of our employees and their families, our trading partners and communities, while continuing to serve our valued policyholders.

Trainers are an important part of the horse world but seem to be the first to blame when a student is injured, a horse sale goes badly, or there is an injury to a client's horse in their care, custody, and control. The better you document what you...

I run a training and boarding business from my barn, and also give lessons to non-boarders. What type of coverage is general liability horse insurance, and do I need to be fully protected? As part of your insurance risk management plan you do need...

It's every horse owners worse nightmare...having a sick or injured animal, and then having to deal with the claims process. One of the reasons we are so proud to represent Markel Insurance Company is there knowledgeable & friendly claims staff. They...

As a longtime Markel Equine and Farm Insurance Specialist, I am here for you, along with my assistant and Customer Sales Representative, Tracey Scharf, to provide the personal assistance and services needed in our industry.

Have questions about insuring a foal? You're in luck, Mary Phelps office of Markel has the answers!

2019 was a banner year for our agency with a large growth in writing farm and liability coverage, and we hope to continue that trend in 2020. As an experienced horse farm agent, knowledgeable about the horse industry and the types of operations in...